Billy Joel was born on May 9, 1949, in The Bronx. When he was a year old, his family moved to Hicksville, New York in the town of Oyster Bay on Long Island. He and his cousin Judy, whom his parents adopted, were raised in a … See more

Although Joel has donated money to Democratic candidates, he has never publicly affiliated himself with the Democratic Party. Joel rarely publicly endorses political candidates, however he did play a benefit with his friend Bruce Springsteen See more

• Cold Spring Harbor (1971)
• Piano Man (1973)
• Streetlife Serenade (1974)
• Turnstiles (1976)
• The Stranger (1977) See more

1964–1970: Early career
Influenced by early rock & roll and rhythm & blues artists, including Elvis Presley and The Everly Brothers, … See more

In 1996, Joel merged his long-held love of boating with his desire for a second career. He and Long Island boating businessman Peter Needham formed the Long Island Boat Company.
In November 2010, Joel opened a shop in Oyster Bay, Long Island See more

Marriages and family
Joel's first wife was Elizabeth Weber Small. When their relationship began, she was married to Jon Small, his music partner in the short … See more

Tours
• Cold Spring Habor Tour (1972)
• Turntiles Tour (1976)
• The Stranger Tour (1977)
• 52nd Street Tour (1978) See more